OBITS: Post-Star 17 Mar 2005; Glen Falls, Warren co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Post-Star http://www.post-star.com Cooper, Mary S. Indian Lake -- Mary S. Cooper, age 86, of Beech Trail Road, died Wednesday morning, March 16, 2005, at Adirondack Tri-County Nursing Home. She was born on April 11, 1918, in Morristown. Mary married Carlton W. Cooper on April 10, 1944. Mr. Cooper died on Dec. 16, 2004. She was a deeply religious woman who enjoyed reading her Bible and reciting the rosary. Mary was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Indian Lake and had been a past member of St. Pius Church in Glastonbur, Conn. Mary led by example, she always saw the good in people. She was extremely supportive and encouraging to her friends and family and was always willing to offer prayers for anyone in need. Mary enjoyed music and going to the opera. She was predeceased by her husband and one son, James "Jimi" Cooper, who died in 1984. Survivors include one son, William "Chip" Cooper and his wife, Cookie, of Hampstead, N.C.; one daughter, Diane M. Sweenor and her husband, Tim, of Middletown, Conn.; one sister, Dorothy Napier of Utica; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There are no calling hours scheduled. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a date and time to be announced. Graveside services will be conducted at Cedar River Cemetery in the spring. Contributions in Mary's memory may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association Adirondack Regional Branch, 71 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, 35 West Main St., Indian Lake. Published in the Post-Star from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005. Mattoon, John C. WHITEHALL -- John C. Mattoon, 76, of State Route 4, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at the Mortan Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla. Born on March 9, 1929, in Saranac, he was the son of Luther and Valida Mattoon. John was employed by the New York State Department of Corrections for 32 years, retiring in 1984 as a vocational instructor specializing in vehicle restoration. He was an avid collector of model cars and loved the challenge of a good crossword or word jumble puzzle. He also enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. John was a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 276 of Whitehall and a Fourth Degree member of Saint Isaac Jogues Assembly No. 756 of Ticonderoga. He was also a member of the Skene Manor Preservation, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn M. (Besaw) Mattoon of Whitehall, whom he wed on Aug. 28, 1950; seven children: Lynn and Timothy Patno of Peru, N.Y., John D. Mattoon of Cadyville, N.Y., Kathy and Rodger Furnia of Columbia, S.C., Brenda and John Michael of Independence, Mo., Lori Mattoon of Schenectady, Jay Mattoon of Schenectady and Lisa and John Jardine of Peru, N.Y.; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one brother, George Mattoon and his wife, Eileen of Malone, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, at Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church, Skene Street, Whitehall, presided by the Rev. Francis Dunbar, assisted by Father David LeFort, pastor, officiating. Entombment with services will be conducted at Whispering Maple Garden in Plattsburgh at 4 p.m. Family and friends may call at Jillson Funeral Home, Inc., 46 Williams St., Whitehall on Monday, March 21, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Knights of Columbus, Council No. 276 will conduct a color guard from 6 to 8 p.m. and will recite the rosary at 8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation in John's name to Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church, 9 Wheeler Ave., Whitehall, NY 12887 or Skene Manor Preservation, Inc., 8 Potters Terrace, Whitehall, NY 12887. Pallbearers will be Kyle Mattoon, John Mattoon, Aaron Mattoon, Timothy Patno, Joshua Proulx and Joseph Daniels. Immediately following the Mass, family and friends are invited to Our Lady of Hope Church Hall for a time of fellowship and refreshments. Published in the Post-Star from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005. Owens, Charlotte Evans DeLAND, Fla. -- Charlotte Evans Owens of "The Cloisters," died Friday, March 11, 2005, at Deland Hospital following a short illness. Born on June 20, 1910, in Granville, she was the daughter of the late John J. Evans and Hannah Thomas Evans. Charlotte was a graduate of Granville Central School. She was employed for 35 years as a loan teller and bookkeeper for Granville National Bank and Evergreen Bank. Charlotte was a member of the Granville Baptist Church and a past matron of Sylvan Star Chapter O.E.S. She married J. Easton Owens on July 25, 1970. He predeceased her. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, Edward J. Evans and Stephen Evans; and three sisters, Emily Roberts, Myfanwy Williams and Olwen Roberts. Survivors include two nieces, Evelyn Evans of Hudson Falls and Elinor Retallack of El Dorado Hills, Calif.; one nephew, Kenneth Williams of Naples, Fla., and Athens, N.Y.; several grandnieces and grandnephews; and two stepsons. Burial will be at Mettowee Cemetery in Granville at a later date. Published in the Post-Star on 3/17/2005. Usher, Linda (Lemery) QUEENSBURY -- Linda (Lemery) Usher, 64, passed away onto her new life with Jesus on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at home surrounded by her loving family after an 11 year battle with cancer. Born Dec. 27, 1940, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthime Joseph and Margaret (Ross) Lemery. She graduated from Glens Falls High School. She married her best friend, Paul A. Usher, on July 12, 1974. She was a religious education teacher at St. Alphonsus for nine years and was commissioned in Formation for Ministry Program, becoming a youth minister for St. Alphonsus Church. With the help of six other members of F.M.P., she helped start the Parish Retreat program at St. Alphonsus Church where she was also a Eucharist Minister. Linda worked for 26 years at Ciba Geigy and upon the plant closing, she changed careers to child care, caring for many area children including her special friends, Peter and Nicholas Imperiale, whom she loved as if they were her own grandchildren. Her life was her family. She loved giving advice to her children and grandkids and going to lunch with her sisters. She loved the trips taken with her husband and sister, Carol, and brother-in-law, Frank. She enjoyed taking spontaneous car rides, and spending time with her St. A's family. Her wit and humor will be sorely missed. However, her first priority always was her grandchildren and attending their functions. Linda was not only predeceased by her parents but also her sister, Lorraine Stark and niece, Margaret Wilson. Linda is survived by her husband, whom she loved and laughed with for more than 31 years, Paul A. Usher of Queensbury; her daughter, Connie Crannell Fish and son-in-law, Peter, of Queensbury; her son, Mark A. Crannell of Glens Falls; son-in-law, Randy Cone of Queensbury; her stepchildren: Nichola P. Cone of Queensbury, and Paul A. Usher of Chicago, Ill; her grandchildren: Jennifer Combs and her husband, Christopher of Queensbury, Rebecca Fish, Megan Fish, Matthew Cone, Alexis Cone and Nicholas Usher; great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Rose Combs and Destinni Lynne Combs; and soon to be great-grandson, Brenden Christopher Combs. She is also survived by her sister, Carol Usher and her husband, Frank of Queensbury; and several nieces, nephews and special friends from the Mary Francis Prayer Group. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday March 19, at St. Alphonsus Church, Broad Street, Glens Falls, with the Very Rev. James Barry Lonergan officiating, with the homily to be given by her dear friend, Deacon Bill Bazinet. Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Friday, March 18, at Singleton Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury Burial will be in the spring at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Even thou Linda loved flowers, her main goal was to give to others, so please in place of flowers make donations in her memory to: American Cancer Society, 959 Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804; St. Alphonsus Retreat, 4 Crandall St., Glens Falls, NY 12801; or High Peaks Hospice, 286 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 1280 or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN 38119. To our Angels here on earth, the family of Linda Usher would like to thank Dr. Weinhold and his staff as well as the nurses on 3B for their loving and compassionate care, for the friendships we have formed and the laughter we all shared. Published in the Post-Star from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005.